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Pesto Langostino Zucchini And Pasta

Pesto Langostino Zucchini Pasta Recipe

This Pesto Langostino Zucchini Pasta is a light, flavorful, and nutritious dish made with fresh zucchini noodles, juicy langostino tails, and a rich, garlicky pesto sauce. It’s naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and packed with protein, making it a perfect healthy meal. The best part? It comes together in under 20 minutes!

  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 23 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Pesto Sauce:

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Zucchini Pasta & Langostino:

  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized (or 8 oz zucchini noodles)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb (450g) cooked langostino tails, thawed if frozen
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

For Garnish:

  • Extra Parmesan cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
  • Toasted pine nuts
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Make the Pesto Sauce:

  1. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Pulse a few times, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until smooth.
  3. Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Langostino & Zucchini Noodles:

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in langostino tails, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through. Be careful not to overcook. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 1–2 minutes until just tender (do not overcook to prevent sogginess).

3. Assemble the Dish:

  1. Remove skillet from heat and toss the zucchini noodles with pesto sauce until evenly coated.
  2. Gently mix in langostino and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Garnish with extra Parmesan, toasted pine nuts, and fresh basil.
  4. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for an extra citrusy kick.

Notes

  • Make ahead: Store pesto sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for later use.
  • Spice it up: Add extra red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil for a kick.
  • Pasta alternative: If you prefer traditional pasta, use gluten-free spaghetti or linguine instead of zucchini noodles.
  • Dairy-free version: Use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan in the pesto.
  • Author: Chef EL
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 8
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bowl
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg